Advanced Practice Nurse -Specialty - PRN, Oncall - ...
Kaiser Permanente - Denver, CO
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UFCW Local 7 - $64.33 - $93.48 Job Summary: Practices professional nursing by the performance of both independent nursing and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards. Utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills involving the application of biological, physical, social, and behavioral science principles. Functions include patient advocacy and the initiation and performance of nursing care and advanced clinical skills to evaluate, diagnose, and treat human disease, pain, injury, physical or mental conditions, health maintenance and promotion, supportive and restorative care. SPECIALTIES INCLUDED UNDER THIS JOB DESCRIPTION: Emergency Room, Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Psychiatric Mental Health, Urogynecology, Oncology and Rheumatology. Essential Responsibilities: This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval. DATA COLLECTION: Obtains a pertinent medical history, performs an appropriate physical examination, and reviews relevant laboratory or radiologic (or other) studies to assess the patients medical, physical, psychological, and relevant socio u2022economic status. u2022 Will have full access to patient medical records and other information pertinent to those patients under his/her care. u2022 ASSESSMENT: Formulates an accurate and appropriate diagnosis based on elicited data, and includes differential diagnoses as appropriate. u2022 TREATMENT PLANNING: Develops and implements treatment plans that are aligned with the practice preferences of the Collaborating Physician(s) including orders for medication and/or other treatment modalities, the need for additional testing, consultation to other providers, and follow u2022up provisions. u2022 Provides care with attention to safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. u2022 Plans are appropriately prioritized and adapted to the patient and circumstance. u2022 PROCEDURAL CONSIDERATIONS: Performs procedures within the limits of their expertise and in accordance with the State Regulations and Organizational Policies. u2022 PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING: Educates and counsels patients and their families regarding their treatment plan, including disease prevention and health promotion. u2022 Promotes the availability of culturally u2022sensitive health and resource information that is evidence u2022based, patient centered, and enables informed choice. u2022 DOCUMENTATION : Documents all examination data, diagnostic impressions, appropriate codes, and other patient care activities in the medical record, including the name(s) of any consulted physicians or other providers. u2022 OTHER TASKS: Observes the principles and techniques of Universal Precautions. u2022 Conducts telephonic and virtual encounters as appropriate. u2022 Manages assigned in u2022basket tasks. u2022 Takes necessary and appropriate actions in emergency situations. u2022 Performs other clinical/administrative duties as directed. u2022 VALUE STATEMENTS: Makes the patient the primary focus of their actions; develops and sustains productive and compassionate patient relationships. u2022 Leads the health care team by influence, innovation, and by modeling integrated effective patient care and exemplary service. u2022 Promotes and maintains a physically safe and confidential environment for care. u2022 Collaborates with all members of the health care team. u2022 Knows their personal limitations and when to seek advice and/or consultation from other members of the health care team u2022 Understands and acknowledges the impact of personal values and cultural differences on the patient u2022provider relationship. u2022 PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS: Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competence through participation in continuing education and other activities. u2022 Maintains professional certification and active licensure. u2022 Participates in the training and/or mentoring of new employees, colleagues, and students. u2022 Participates in quality assurance activities including the Peer Review process. u2022 Has the quality of their care evaluated by the Collaborating Physician(s) as stipulated by State and/or KFHP/CPMG policies. u2022 Evaluates personal performance and establishes annual goals aligned with KFHP regional expectations. u2022 Maintains a working knowledge of, and complies with relevant (Federal, State, and/or Organizational) laws, rules, and policies; including licensure and certification. u2022 Educates and promotes the roles of the APN/PA to patients and members of the health care team. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education + u2022 Masters Degree in Nursing. + u2022 Graduation from an accredited graduate nursing program approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing. License, Certification, Registration + APN Prescriptive Authority Certification (Colorado) required at hire OR APN Prescriptive Authority Certification - Provisional (Colorado) required at hire + Advanced Practice Nurse Registration (Colorado) + Registered Nurse License (Colorado) + National Provider Identifier required at hire + Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire + Drug Enforcement Administration Registration required at hire Additional Requirements: + N/A Preferred Qualifications: + u2022 For positions requiring the administration of procedural sedation, ACLS certification and procedural sedation competency required within 90 days of hire. Notes: + Travel may be required at other KP locations within the Denver/Boulder region to meet operational needs. + Oncology experience preferred. BLS required. COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Advanced Practice Nurse -Specialty - PRN, Oncall - Oncology LOCATION: Denver, Colorado REQNUMBER: 1362754 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
Created: 2025-09-12